2023 Leadership Conference Call for Papers
We are accepting proposals for our next leadership conference in April 2023. Deadline: July 31, 2022.
Win a Scholarship from Columbia Southern University
The scholarship will open on April 19, 2022 and will close October 30, 2022.
2022 International Conference Registration Now Open
We are excited to announce that registration for the Women in Fire 2022 International Conference is now open!
2022 International Conference Announced
Our 2022 International Conference will be hosted by the Central Florida Fire Department in Orlando, FL, on Sept. 21-24, 2022.
Reproductive Health & the Fire Service Infographic Available
We encourage you to take a look at this guide and discuss your health with your primary care physician.
Registration Open for 2021 International Conference
Registration is now open for our 2021 International Conference, “Committed to Change,” taking placed Sept. 28-Oct 1, 2021 in Spokane, Washington.
View the Presentation from Our 2020 Annual Membership Meeting
Did you miss our Annual Membership Meeting? You can view the presentation here.
Conference Videos Online from “State of Science”
You’re in luck! A YouTube video archive of our Nov. 18 conference is now online.
Your AmazonSmile Purchases Support Women in Fire
AmazonSmile will donate to Women in Fire, at no cost to you.
Register for Virtual Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 4-6PM EST. All members invited. Registration required.
Open Trustee Position
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Functional Trustee. Apply by Nov. 30.
Register for Nov. 18 Virtual Conference on the State of Science
Webinar on Research on Women in the Fire Service
Highlighting Women in Fire Throughout the State of Virginia
Watch this great video about Women in Fire in Virginia!
Guide for Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Environment
Women in Fire has been working with IAFC Volunteer Workforce Solutions on the creation of materials to assist with recruitment and retention. Download “Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department.”
Combatting the Resistance to Change
Women in Fire was awarded $543,907.62 in Fire Prevention and Safety grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Behavioral Health Professionals Directory Available for Free Download
NVFC, in partnership with FBHA and the APA, has released a directory of behavioral health professionals equipped to help firefighters, EMS providers, dispatchers, and rescue workers.
COVID Resources Page Added
We’ve added a list of useful links to government resources during the pandemic.
April’s Fire Engineering Podcast Available Now
This episode features Dr. Christina Baxter, CEO from Emergency Response Tips, LLC; Heidi Simon, Lieutenant from South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado; and Ali Rothrock, Women in Fire trustee and CEO/lead instructor of On the Job and Off.
2020 Leadership Conference at FDIC Postponed
FDIC has been postponed. As our 2020 Leadership Conference was being held in conjunction with FDIC, it too has been postponed.
International Conference Schedule & Package Pricing Announced
Class schedule and details on early bird conference prices attached.
P-SEC Research Group Seeks Canadian Women Firefighters for Survey
Take part in a confidential online survey on perceptions around occupational cancer risk.
International Conference Call for Papers
We’re now accepting class proposals for our September 2020 International Conference in Spokane, WA: “Committed to Change.”
Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement
Please review our Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement.
Auto Extraction Weekend, Oct. 12-13, Open for Registration
Free for Members! Registration limited to 50 attendees.
Profiles of Women Appointed Fire Chiefs: Pioneers for their Departments
During the past year, three women have been appointed to the role of Fire Chief and one the role of Chief Deputy around the state. All of these are firsts, making these women the highest-ranking female fire officials in each of the department’s history.
A New Name and a New Look!
The International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) is now Women in Fire. This change is part of the organization’s strategic plan that has been in the works over the past year.
Study of Critical Health and Safety Issues of the Female Firefighter
A new report, Emerging Health and Safety Issues among Women in the Fire Service, studies the critical health and safety issues of female firefighters and EMS responders.
E-ONE Partnering with iWomen in 2019 as a Platinum Sponsor
As a Platinum sponsor, E-ONE will be hosting a Meet & Greet for iWomen Conference attendees. E-ONE is also providing funding to iWomen that will be used towards other projects during the 2019 calendar year.
2019 Leadership Conference Registration OPEN
Please visit the conference information page for links to online and downloadable registration forms.
Battalion Chief Tiffanye S. Wesley to Keynote 2019 Leadership Conference
The opening keynote speaker for the 2019 Leadership Conference, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, April 8, in conjunction with FDIC International, is Battalion Chief Tiffanye S. Wesley.
2019 Conference Hotel Reservations
The block of rooms for iWomen attendees is now open for our 2019 Conference. These rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be held through January 31st.
Submit Your Proposal to Host the 2020 Biennial International Conference
Submit your proposal to host the 2020 Biennial International Conference for the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services by Dec. 31.